WUUQ
Classic Country | |
Affiliations | Compass Media Networks United Stations Radio Networks |
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Ownership | |
Owner |
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WXCT, WDEF-FM, WDOD-FM | |
History | |
First air date | 1990 |
Former call signs | WKXJ (1990–1999) WLOV-FM (1999–2003) WMXF-FM (2003–2004) WMAX-FM (2004–2005) WNGA (2005–2007) WUUS-FM (2007–2008) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 40469 |
Class | C2 |
ERP | 16,000 watts |
HAAT | 261 meters (856 ft) |
Translator(s) | 99.3 W257AZ (Lookout Mountain) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | www |
WUUQ (97.3
WUUQ's studios are located on Broad Street in Chattanooga, and its transmitter is located in the far northeast corner of Alabama, just south of the Tennessee state line.
History
In 1999, Cumulus owned rhythmic oldies WLOV (formerly WKXJ) at 97.3 FM,[1][2] as well as WUSY, WKXJ, WLMX-FM and WLMX (AM).[3][4] In 2000, Cumulus announced it would buy 11 radio stations in 4 markets from Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia) in exchange for 25 radio stations in 5 markets plus cash. WLOV, WIIS, WUSY, WKXJ and WLMX-FM were included in those stations going to Clear Channel.[5]
When the 97.3 frequency was still licensed to Clear Channel, WLOV was
WMAX ("The Max: Maximum 80s"[7]) played 1980s music until June 7, 2005, changing its letters to WNGA in December 2005 and its format to classic country.[8]
On January 27, 2010, WUUQ dropped the classic hits format in favor of a classic country format, adopting the branding "Classic County Q97.3/99.3" with Roger Alan Wade doing voiceover work.
On December 18, 2010 3 Daughters Media sold WUUQ 97.3/99.3 to Bahakel Communications.[citation needed]
Translators
WUUQ also broadcasts on the following translator:
Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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W257AZ | 99.3 FM | Lookout Mountain, Tennessee | 250 | D | FMQ |
References
- ^ "Tennessee Radio Stations". SHG Resources. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ "Call Sign History". Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ "Cumulus Media Continues Expansion". Business Wire. 1998-08-20. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ "Cumulus Media Starts New Year by Completing Several Acquisitions". Business Wire. 1999-01-25. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ "Clear Channel/Cumulus Swap". Yahoo News. 2000-05-30. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ "Chattanooga: No Choo-Choo, Just Towers and Studios". 2002-05-15. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- ^ "Radio Stations in Chattanooga, TN". Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ "WUSY Country At Top Of The List, Air America Off The Charts," The Chattanoogan, April 5, 2006.
- ^ "Deals," Broadcasting & Cable, October 2, 2006.
External links
- WUUQ in the FCC FM station database
- WUUQ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- W257AZ in the FCC FM station database
- W257AZ at FCCdata.org
34°58′23″N 85°37′59″W / 34.973°N 85.633°W